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The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Code | Course and stream title |
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DLMUSICM-04 | Diploma of Music |
The attendance pattern for this course is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.
(1) Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Policy.
(2) In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to:
(a) Present a portfolio of work and attend an interview, or
(b) Undertake a practical audition in a nominated instrument or voice.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of units of study for Undergraduate Degrees and the Diploma of Music table of units of study.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Music, candidates must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
(a) 30 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) 24 credit points of Principal Study Area units of study as listed and defined in Section 5 below; and
(c) 24 credit points of additional Core and Ensemble/Performance units of study as required by the Principal Study Area; and
(d) 18 credit points of elective units of study from Table A, Table S, and Table O
(1) The Principal Study Areas of the Diploma of Music are:
a) Composition
(b) Composition for Creative Industries
(c) Contemporary Music Practice
(d) Digital Music and Media
(e) Classical Voice
(f) Drum Set
(g) Historical Performance
(h) Jazz Performance
(i) Jazz Voice Performance
(j) Music Theatre
(k) Non-Western Instruments
(l) Non-Orchestral Instruments
Guitar
Organ
Piano
Saxophone
(m) Orchestral Instruments
Horn
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Percussion
Double Bass
Harp
Violoncello
Viola
Violin
Bassoon
Clarinet
Flute
Oboe
(1) A candidate may transfer from the Diploma of Music and elect to complete the equivalent Program or Principal Study Area, as listed in Section 5 above, of the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music (Performance) or Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Performance) or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition). Candidates wishing to transfer must complete work of at least 48 credit points and will receive credit for work completed in equivalent units of study in the equivalent Program or Principal Study Area of the Diploma of Music.
Students enrolled prior to 2020 will be able to complete their degree under existing resolutions, or transfer to the 2020 resolutions and new degree framework if they so choose. Students in the pre-2018 degree pattern will have the full range of appropriate units of study available for them to complete their degree under the pre-2018.